

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Christmas Charity Game - Hinckley 23s vs Leicester Thursday - Sat 27th Dec 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We have some very exciting news. Hinckley U23s are playing the recently reformed but still iconic Leicester Thursday RFC on Saturday 27th December at 2.30pm in Hinckley RFC's Annual Christmas Charity Fundraiser. This Christmas fixture has raised over £10,000 in the last few years playing local teams such as Burbage &amp; Nuneaton so we are delighted to announce that Leicester Thursday have agreed to support this charity fundraiser.  

Schedule
- Gates will be open from 12pm onwards...
- There will be many fundraising activities during the day. Please see below for details.
- The game will kick off at 2.30pm
- There will be live entertainment afterwards.  
https://app.tickettailor.com/events/hinckleyrugbyclub/1926136

Team Details
Hinckley U23s are a key part of Hinckley RFCs player development pathway.  They were initially formed to give returning students an opportunity to play at Christmas &amp; Easter but have since evolved into a league side.  They are coached by Darren Barnes &amp; Dave Masserella.  Hinckley RFC's main shirt sponsors are TRB Contractors, Kraken Contracts, ADI Midlands, Penta Pattern &amp; Model &amp; Hay-Band.

Leicester Thursday were initially a side formed to give shop/retail workers the ability to play sport on their day off (Thursday instead of Saturday).  How the world has changed!  Leicester Thursday has been an integral part of Leicestershire's rugby provision through invite with a great history.  Their shirts are currently sponsored by Luke Coltman's Ideal Building Services.

Nominated Charities
Leicester Thursday have nominated 2 charities close to their hearts - the Matt Hampson Foundation and 4ED and this year Hinckley RFC have nominated The Air Ambulance Service - a charity close to many rugby player's heart.

Matt Hampson Foundation - Inspiring and supporting young people seriously injured through sport. Driven by Matt's unfortunate accident whilst training with England U21s - click for more details

4ED - Supporting Families Living With MND - Driven by Ed Slater being diagnosed with MND and being even more poignant with the recent news of Lewis Moody - click for more details

The Air Ambulance Service -  To ensure children grow into adults, for adults to live longer and for families to stay together, as bereavement through trauma becomes rare.  These guys need no introduction to the rugby fraternity as their service is legendary and all paid for via donations.

Raising Funds
Funds will be raised via the £5 entry tickets bought online.  There will also be the ability to add an extra donation should you so wish. 
https://app.tickettailor.com/events/hinckleyrugbyclub/1926136 

On the day there will be Christmas Raffle and an auction/silent auction (tbd) for a number of rugby memorabilia items of which all proceeds will go into the pot.  The pot will be split between the 2 sides to then be distributed to their allotted charities after the event.  

We thank you in advance for your generosity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hinckley/christmas-charity-game-hinckley-23s-vs-leicester-thursday-sat-27th-dec-2025/200029124322458
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, sports, christmas, workshops, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/hinckleyrugbyclub/1926136?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hinckley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hinckley
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leicester Rd, LE10 3DR Hinckley, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.55426
- **long**: -1.3473
- **full address**: Leicester Rd, LE10 3DR Hinckley, United Kingdom, Hinckley, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Hinckley Rugby Football Club (https://allevents.in/org/hinckley-rugby-football-club/26084867)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Leicester Rd, LE10 3DR Hinckley, United Kingdom, Hinckley, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hinckley Rugby Football Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, charities, sports, christmas, workshops, music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Christmas Charity Game - Hinckley 23s vs Leicester Thursday - Sat 27th Dec 2025 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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